Unknown Individual Identification: Is anyone acquainted with this gentleman?
The police in Bochum are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a fraud incident that occurred on March 10 at the shopping center at Dorstener Straße 400 in Bochum-Hofstede.
According to the Police Bochum, transmitted via news aktuell, the suspect approached a 36-year-old man from Bochum and asked for help, stating that he needed cash. The 36-year-old man, in good faith, helped the suspect by withdrawing money from his bank account and lending it to the unknown man. The incident occurred around 2 pm on March 10.
The suspect is a man, not specified in age or nationality beyond the claim of being from the UK. The police have released a photo of the suspect, which can be found at this link: Photo of the Suspect. If the link does not work, it suggests that the investigation has been resolved.
The suspect was filmed by a surveillance camera during the incident. The Criminal Investigation Unit KK 15 is seeking information regarding the suspect. If you have any information about the suspect or the incident, please contact the Police Bochum at the phone number 0234 909-4157 (-4441 outside of office hours). Alternatively, you can email the Press Office at [email protected] or visit their website at Police Bochum.
For inquiries, please contact the Police Bochum Press Office. The contact details for the Press Office are: Jens Artschwager, Telephone: 0234 909 1023, Email: [email protected], and website: Police Bochum.
It is important to note that the suspect is alleged to have claimed to be from the UK and to have lost his bank card. The suspect did not return the money he received. If the link to the photo of the suspect does not work, it also indicates that the investigation has been resolved.
The police in Bochum urge the public to be vigilant and cautious when approached by strangers asking for help. If you have any doubts or suspicions, please contact the authorities immediately.
